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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 475.74 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 475.74 and 213.87 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 475.74 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/475.74 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 475.74 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 101,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,746.51/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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